SMALLFIELD and BURSTOW

PARISH NEWS

St Bartholomew’s Church, Burstow

Smallfield Centenary Hall

30p SEPTEMBER 2014

THIS MONTH*

WWI Day Photos*

Harvest Festivals*

Unsung Heroes *

New Courses at Centenary Hall

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SOME LOCAL SERVICESVillage Website www.burstowparishcouncil.org.uk

Burstow Parish Council Parish Clerk: Jeannie RyanOffice: Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane 841880email: burstowpc@btconnect.comOffice core hours: 9.30am-12.30pm weekdays during school term

Tandridge District Council (Oxted) 01883 722000

Smallfield Surgery Wheelers Lane 843822

Burstow Primary School Wheelers Lane 842010

PreSchool 07704 604 918

Bus Companies:Southdown (bus 424) 01342 719619Cruisers (bus 315) 01737 770036Metrobus (buses 526/527) 01293 449191

District Councillors (Tandridge District Council) Peter Bond 01342 842443 email: pandcbond@aol.com Alan Jones 01342 842138 email: alanjones@gmx.comChris Byrne 01342 841567 email: cbyrne321@gmail.com

County Councillor (Surrey County Council)Michael Sydney 01342 893897

Gatwick Noise Line 0800 393070

Police• In an emergency - dial 999• If not an emergency - dial 101 for Surrey Police• The local police team can also be contacted at PC Paul Baker 01483 637502PC Dave Pearce 01483 637863PC Sarah Adams 01483 637317PCSO Conrad Cheeseman 01483 631450PCSO Stuart Wren 01483 633198

Crime Stoppers 0800 555111

Rev Colin Gale Tel: 01342 842224The Rectory5 The AcornsSmallfield RH6 9QJ

THE RECTOR WRITES...

All is safely gathered in…So begins the first verse of one of our hymns reminding us that it is Harvest time again, “Come ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest-home! All is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin.” We have all noticed how the farmers have been busy in the fields around us, cutting the rape-seed crop and preparing the hay bales for the winter feed.

All this happens in spite of and because of the weather and because, I believe, God’s hand is in it as well.

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Harvest is an opportunity for us to reflect and to give thanks to God for his goodness in creation and for the generosity of his provision. It is a time when we can acknowledge our dependency upon God and show our gratitude to those who produce and supply our food both locally and globally.

When we hear the weather forecast we often find ourselves moaning about the rain but I think of how the arrival of rain is the cause of much rejoicing in drier climates and countries. Indeed, rain and water are universal symbols of life and without them crops would wither and die.

Jesus (and the Bible as a whole) makes the connection between the physical harvest of crops and the spiritual harvest of souls – he says these words to his disciples, “I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.”

At this time of year we focus upon the harvest of crops as we offer thanks in our services but there is still a harvest of souls to come of which we are a part. The theologian William Barclay says this, “the harvest waits to be reaped for God. There come times in history when men are curiously and strangely sensitive to God.” May that be so for us at this Harvest time.

May God bless you Rev Colin Gale

PS. Harvest Thanksgiving will be celebrated at the 10am Holy Communion at Burstow Church on Sunday 5th October – please join us with your families and friends.___________________________________________________

WEDNESDAY CLUBOur next meeting is on Wednesday 3rd September at 2.30pm at the Scout Hut in Redehall Road, Smallfield. Lindsay Correa will be talking about Riding for the Disabled. The stall will be for items costing 50p. Visitors are always welcome.

Ivy Hollingshead

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PARISH COUNCIL NEWSYour NEW Village Website

www.burstowparishcouncil.org.ukDavid Sheppard suggested that we should commemorate the Centenary of the start of World War 1 this summer and then went ahead and organised a really successful day! The Hall was transformed with bunting and exhibited works of the projects done by the pupils at Burstow Primary School. There were films and music; a talk by Doug Cox who wrote ‘Men of Horley 1914 – 1918’; displays of memorabilia; World war vehicles; a Royal British Legion Stand along with Books and a display of guns and arms used during the 4 years and a lively sing along was led by the Pearly King of Woolwich – including the spoons!

Outside we had a display of marching from the Cadets of the 1343 Air Training Corps and the Surrey and Sussex Drum and Bugle Corps played, marched and entertained us all. Jim Harris, as the most senior member of the British Legion delivered the Exhortation prior to the two minutes silence as everybody remembered. There was tea and coffee, cakes galore, a fabulous hog roast with salad and roast potatoes and the presence of the Cherry bar meant every refreshment desire was catered for! It was wonderful seeing groups of people sitting and reminiscing about the past. All monies raised were given to the Royal British Legion and on behalf of the village I would like to thank David for all the work he put into this day, very ably assisted by Jeannie – a good team! See photos on pages 9 - 14.

September, at the Council, will be the start of the process of setting the budget for next year. Summer is closing and holidays have been taken; now it is time to get back to work! We are at the very early stages of putting an extension on the Centenary Hall. We hope to add a Community Café, provide space for the Police, update the kitchen and generally re-think how the space can be put to maximum use. The working party is ‘brain storming’ how the plans should look, so if there is anyone about who is experienced in this field, or just has a great workable idea then please let us know – lateral thinking can come our with fabulous ideas!

In October, Jason Russell as Lead of the Flood Agencies for Surrey will be launching across County Flood forums, which will also encompass Resilience Groups – so that, for example, in Smallfield we would not only be prepared for future flood prevention, but, should another disaster occur – snow – high winds - drought (!) etc, we would have the local ability to help our local people. We are part of the Burstow and Horne Flood Forum at the moment but the Environment Agency would like a small Smallfield ‘branch’ so that when they do the review of the Lower Mole catchment area (Horne’s water flows into the River Eden – the water-shed is on Dowlands

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Lane) These groups will be Parish led but we will also rely on residents as well – as we have shown it can be done with Snow Angels! – So more of this later – first instalment!

Talking of flooding, the repairs to the drains are going ahead. By now Wheelers Lane should have been jetted, the Chambers cleaned properly and CCTV pictures taken of the drains to find any breakages etc – this is due to be done before the school goes back. Any breakages will be repaired individually afterwards. The ditch from Wheelers Lane to the pinch point just before Perrylands Lane will be piped and the lampposts stabilised! Work will also be being done further south – I know it seems like it is taking forever, but the preparation and organisation is quite complex – and as the major blocked culverts have already been cleared the problems should begin to diminish!

An update on the Local Housing! Due to the delaying actions of court cases etc, when we received planning permission, the finance had been re-allocated for this year, so the building will not start till the 15/16 financial year. This enables us to get ready before hand and the exchange of the land will be happening in September. It would have taken time anyway – I always want things to be done now and am having to learn patience, particularly with this project – after all it was first aired 8 years ago!! So a few more months will not change the need and the quality of the final homes!

Just before I stop I should tell you about the IT Buddy scheme. This is really successful and really enjoyed by all who take part – including Jeannie who, whilst on leave, came in and still ran the class!! That’s great!

Meetings to be held at Centenary Hall in September

Tuesday 9th 7.00pm Planning Committee 7.30pm Full Council Meeting

Tuesday 23rd 7.00pm Planning Committee 7.15/30 Projects Committee

All are welcome to our meetings

Liz CutterChair, Burstow Parish Council

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CAMEOSorry for the wrong date in last month's Parish News. Despite this, we remembered that we meet on the first Friday of the month and came along to hear a super talk from Mark Howes, a crime prevention officer working for Surrey Police. We did wonder why, when he arrived, he put a tin of soup on the table (not handcuffs?). He talked about distraction burglary. This happens when we let people in to our houses and they take the opportunity of going away with money, or anything else they might find which they can sell, before we realise it . They do not intend to harm us. Do we let anyone in? Can we see who is at the door before we open it? Do we ask for evidence that they are from the gas company or the water board who might say they have to enter to check a major leak? (There are no longer any water boards) Did you know that you can give a password to the company who provides your services and if anyone does come to your home saying that they are from there, you ask for the password and if they ring up headquarters on their mobile (after you have shut the door and left them outside), get it and then tell you, then they really are who they say they are and you can let them in but, if not, they make an excuse and go away. The main thing is "If in doubt keep them OUT". If we have a bogus caller we can report it to Trading Standards and The Police (Action Frauds Branch).

He also answered questions. If we get someone ring off when we answer the telephone it is usually because someone ring lots of numbers at the same time to advertise something and only the first one gets spoken to. It is highly unlikely that it is someone ringing to see whether or not we are in and, if appropriate, carry out a robbery. I have only touched on some of the information given.

We had a quiz at the end with prizes for the best answers. Colin won a time switch for a light and Sylvia won the tomato soup which turned out to be empty and with a fitted bottom which could be removed and used as a safe can for hiding keys or valuables. Who would look there?

Our next meeting is on Friday, Friday 5th September at 2pm.

Margaret Hobson___________________________________________________

SMALLFIELD COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATIONThe Art Class will be restarting on Monday 15 September and the Drop In will be restarting on Friday 19 September. Both of these weekly events take place in the Church Hall in the centre of Smallfield.

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SMALLFIELD STROKE CLUBWednesday 10th September at 10am will be our first meeting after the Summer break.

If you are a victim of 'Stroke' come and join us, bring a friend if you wish. If you wish more information please ring Ann on 01342 843324.

Ann Slade___________________________________________________

BURSTOW WOMEN'S INSTITUTEThere was no meeting during August, but here is a report on the strawberry tea that wasn't! During July we usually have a strawberry tea in a member's garden. This year our hostess, Olga, who comes from Russia, decided we should have a Russian Tea instead. On a hot, sunny afternoon we gathered in Olga's garden, to find tables laid out in the garden room and under sunshades. Before tea, Olga's daughter Elena told us how Russians became tea-drinkers, then showed slides of her home town in Russia, followed by colourful pictures of Russian ladies sitting at tea-tables, each with a samovar and plates full of luxurious cakes, pastries and biscuits.

Then we sat down to a delicious selection of Russian goodies, all prepared by Olga, Elena and their Polish friend Bogaska. No samovar, but tea was poured from a huge red-and-white Russian teapot. We all agreed it had made a wonderful change and are wondering whether plain old strawberry teas will ever be quite the same!

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, 9th September, when our speaker's topic will be "Easy Cooking for One or Two". The competition is for an old, unusual or favourite kitchen utensil. There will also be the bienniel flower competition for the Wyn Milsom cup, this time for a posy. A pub lunch is planned for 23rd September.

We are always keen to welcome new members, so please come to one of our meetings and see whether you would like to join in the fun. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, starting at 2pm in St. Bartholomew's Church Hall, Redehall Road, Smallfield. For further information, please riing Sue on 01342 842087.

Yvonne Medcalf

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PHOTOS FROM SMALLFIELD'S WW1 DAY

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Ann with a display of medals, photos and documents of four members of her family who served in the war. Only one came back.

Other photos:

Page 9Doug Cox author of ‘Men of Horley 1914 – 1918’Smallfield Aviation Group display of WW1 planes

Page 10Armaments used in WW1 The Pearly King of Woolwich Royal British Legion members

Page11Surrey and Sussex Drum and Bugle CorpsCadets of the 1343 Air Training Corps

Photos by John Freebody and Liz Cutter

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ADULT EDUCATION COURSES STARTING SOON AT CENTENARY HALL

Have you ever been to a WEA course? Its a chance to enjoy learning something new, under the guidance of an excellent tutor with a friendly group of people, and without having to travel far. The Workers Educational Association is the UK's largest voluntary provider of adult education. As well as these 3 new courses in Smallfield, there are daytime courses in Horley.

Requiem & Gloria: English History 1485-1550 in Prose and PoetryTutor: Stephen Smith Wednesday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 pm11 meetings starting 17th September. Fee £88.00Half term break 22.10.2014

This course will discover the richness of early Tudor poetry and prose during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII. We shall explore the early English Renaissance, life at Court and the period of the Reformation.

Ancient Egyptian Lives: During the New Kingdom c1300 – 1069BCTutor: Suzanne BojtosThursday evenings 7.00 – 9.00 pm11 Meetings starting 2nd October. Fee £88.00No Half term break

We shall look at the lives of Ramesses the Great, Merenptah and other rulers of the 19th and 20th Dynasties, and of officials and workmen, as revealed through their tombs and texts. We shall also include the historical background of the Ramesside Period.

Darkness Visible: The Legacy of the Roman & Anglo-Saxon WorldsTutor: Stephen SmithFriday mornings 10.00 – 12.0011 meetings starting 19th September. Fee £88.00Half term break 24.10.2014

This course will explore the legacy of the Roman occupation of Britain and its replacement by the Anglo-Saxon world. We shall explore this period through a mixture of ten archaeological artefacts and literary texts. These will include mosaics, grave-goods, coins, chronicles, letters and poems. We will begin with the discovery of the Chedworth Villa Mosaics.

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For more information or to enrol on a course please phone Jo Green on 01293 772376 or Jennifer Robinson on 01342 843891 or Email j.robinson@btinternet.com or see www.wea.org.uk If you are interested in a course please contact us 2 weeks before the start date; a course will not start unless there is sufficient interest.

Barbara Rudd___________________________________________________

BULKY RUBBISHThe next bulky rubbish collection in Smallfield will be on Saturday 13th September. The vehicles will be in the Centenary Hall car park in Wheelers Lane from 7.30am to 2.15pm.

The final Smallfield bulky rubbish collection of 2014 will be on Saturday 29th November.

For details of what is accepted see www. tandridge.co.uk/bulkywaste or ring Biffa on 01883 712333 or TDC Customer Services on 01883 722000.

TDC___________________________________________________

SOUTHDOWN BUSES - NEW TIMETABLESNew timetables for Southdown 324, 424 and 610 bus services start on 1st September. The 324 and 610 only operate in school term time and are available to the general public.

610 Smallfield Chapel Road to Oxted School via Outwood, Nutfield, Bletchingley, and Godstone. Leaving from Chapel Road at 7.50am, returning from Oxted School at 3.30pm.

324 Smallfield Keepers Corner to St Bedes School and Reigate College via Horley, Salfords and Redhill. Leaving from Keepers Corner at 7.34am, returning from Reigate College at 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and at 2.30pm on Fridays.

424 Changes to services to Reigate and Redhill at schooltimes.

For further information please call Customer Service 01342 719619 or visit www.southdownpsv.co.uk If you require any printed timetables please contact us.

extracts from Southdown PSV press release

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Having a lot of fun on the miniature railway at Goffs Park, Crawley. A special evening made possible by the Crawley Railway Society. Beavers and Cubs with parents enjoyed the chance to have many goes riding on the railway. Cubs went onto the assault course in the park. Our thanks to Rowenna Beaver leader and Leader in Charge of 1st Burstow and members of the Society for giving their time.

John FreebodyPresident 1st Burstow

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A Harvest Thanksgiving Prayer

God of life and love,we offer you our thanks and praise in this season of Harvest.We thank you that you are Creator and Provider,the source of all goodness.We thank you for the sunshine and the rain,for the land and the soil.We thank you for the miracle of fertility and growth,for the rhythm of nature and life.We thank you for crops and livestock, farmers and growers.We thank you for our calling to be co-creators with youand we pray especially for all who share with youin the task of growing and supplying the food we eat.God of life and love, we offer you our thanks and praise.

Amen.

Rev Colin Gale___________________________________________________

SMALLFIELD COMMUNITY CARE - ART CLASS A second tutor is required for the Art Class, which is run for local residents aged 55 and over. No teaching qualification necessary, just knowledge, enthusiasm and the ability to give guidance to students, particularly with oil paints, acrylics and pastels.

The class meets on Monday mornings. Remuneration to be agreed. Tel: Betty on 01342 843537.________________________________________________________________

BURSTOW CHURCH 200 CLUB200 Club - In July the monthly prize was won by number 51 and the quarterly one by number 58.

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SMALLFIELD AND DISTRICT AVIATION GROUP

The Meeting on Tuesday 2nd September will be ‘From BEA Vikings and Viscounts to BA BAC 1-11s’ from retired Senior Pilot Mike Bennison. The Viking was one of the earliest post war airliners which first flew on 22nd June 1945, only 6 weeks after the end of WW2. It led to the Vickers Viscount turboprop and to the BAC 1-11 bus-stop jet, both of which sold in large numbers and heralded a fascinating time with rapid advances in comfort and particularly in safety. Our next couple of meetings are:· 7th October – ‘Flying the Executive Jet’, by Roger Wilkins· 4th November – ‘Flying the Airbus A390’, from Capt Andrew Dunstan Visitors are most welcome to just come along to a meeting, admission is £3 for the evening and the Subscription for the remainder of 2014 is £5, (£2 for those under 20) and includes refreshments and Newsletter. The phone number for further information is 01342 842594.

John Thorpe___________________________________________________

SMALLFIELD CLUB & READING ROOMNEW ROAD, SMALLFIELD

Forthcoming Events:-

We have 3 Live Bands in the next 5 weeks!

Starting with Back to Skool on 13th September followed by Buffaloes on 27th September and Ice Cream Bikinis on 18th October. Members Free, Guests £3

Don’t forget our weekly Bingo on Wednesday evening and Meat Raffle on Friday.

We have a large Party Tent for Hire anyone interested please contact the Club for details.

New members welcome.

The Committee

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SMALLFIELD COMMUNITY CARE - ART CLASS

On Saturday 4th October 2014

From 10am to 3pm

In St. Bartholomews Church Hall,

Redehall Road, Smallfield

Admission freeList of Exhibitors £1

RefreshmentsRaffle

Paintings for Sale

Come and see what we can do!___________________________________________________

Horley & Meadvale Folk Dance ClubEmpire Hall, Victoria Road

Horley.Join us for a free taster open evening at the above address

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Tuesday 30th September 20148pm to 10pm.

All the dances are called and are easy to learn.English Folk Dancing is a good all round fun exercise.Come alone or with a friend for an enjoyable evening.

More information from Rita 01342 84362922

WELL DONE TO THE UNSUNG HEROES OF OUR VILLAGE

Some of you may remember I wrote a little piece a while ago about both the pleasure and the importance of volunteering. Well, it struck me this morning, whilst reading this month's Parish News, just how many wonderful people there are in our little village, making it a great place to live. Month in, month out, you see the same names gracing the pages of this magazine, the likes of Eileen Sowter, Yvonne Medcalf, John Freebody and Barbara Rudd, to name but a few! I have lived here, on and off, most of my life and am lucky enough to know many of them. For everyone I do know, and I am sure there are plenty more behind the scenes, working to make our little community a better place. So what drives these amazing people? Why do they do it? What made them start doing it in the first place? Well to give you a little insight, I thought I would tell you about one of these people, who I do know very well - Barbara Lund.

Barbara had settled into retirement and was enjoying all her various clubs and activities. She was enjoying life and why not! She likes a laugh and has always been a popular lady, with lots of friends but in some ways lacking in self-confidence (I'm sure she won't mind me telling you that). She is the sort of person that was always there to help but not one to 'put herself forward'. THEN SOMETHING CHANGED .....

Apparently there were some changes amongst the various clubs she attends and suddenly, there was nobody to organise the social events and outings. She volunteered, along with Paullne Woodger to take over. To those of us that know her, we were delighted but more than a little surprised.

Over the last few months she has organised a few different days out for the folks of our village, which have been a great success, but the most striking change has been to Barbara! She has blossomed with the responsibility; she is enjoying her 'retirement' even more. She is happy in the knowledge that she is 'doing her bit' for the community she has lived in all her life. Is there a lesson there for us all?

I don't know the stories for all our amazing volunteers, but I do know this village wouldn't be half the place it is without them. So to all of them - I SALUTE YOU!

Has this got you to thinking you may have something to offer? I do hope so (I think Barbara Rudd is still looking for someone to take on editorship of this very magazine).

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I hope this little story has inspired you. If it has, then why not spend some time being one of Smallfield's finest? Whether you have a few days or just a couple of hours a month to spare - WE NEED YOU !

BTW - How do I know Barbara so well? I am very proud to say that she is my Mum and Pauline Woodger is my Aunt.

Amanda Lund-Batchelor

ANANDA HEALING HOLISTIC THERAPIES,NAILS & BEAUTY

01342 842098 / 07917 730944___________________________________________________

It seems a while ago now but in July we held our annual garden party and as always we were lucky with the weather ...sunny but not too hot. The raffle and bring-and-buy stall raised just over £221, so we were able to send £100 to the Mothers’ Union Worldwide Wheels appeal. This fund is to help with the costs of the Community Development Coordinators working within their own and neighbouring communities transforming family life through relevant grassroots activities.....as well as organising training and self-help projects for communities in the most isolated areas. We didn’t have a meeting in August but we did meet at the church for a short service on 12th August for the “Wave of Prayer”. This is so called because all the MU branches in the diocese of Southwark held a short service of prayer at some time during that day and therefore there was a wave of prayer flowing through the diocese. At our next meeting, on Tuesday 16th September, we will be welcoming Malcolm Pudney as our speaker. Malcolm, a former resident of Burstow, trained as a priest. After ordination he was curate at South Nutfield and then became vicar of several parishes in Essex and Sussex before retiring. He will be talking about his life “after Burstow”.As usual we will be meeting at 6 The Cravens, Smallfield and the meeting will start at 2-30 pm. You are all most welcome to join us.

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BURSTOW

THE WAY IT WAS - No 5Of the proprietors now occupying the newly built parade of shops (1936-8), Mr Bowman in number 4 was a local man, his business as a Gents Hairdresser was previously located in wooden buildings in Chapel Road. These buildings, as they became empty were occupied by Syd Harman who was already operating as a boot and shoe repairer in restricted premises in New Road opposite the Men’s Club.

Although disabled Syd was an extraordinarily energetic person who travelled around the village on his hand operated tricycle. He was an excellent tradesman and his business flourished. This led to the building of a modern sales shop in front of his workshop and closer to the road. To watch him climb high wooden steps to the upper shelving was unforgettable.

Another successful shop once situated in this part of the village was Sayers the Grocer. Originally a carpenter by trade he built the house and shop which at one time housed the Post Office. To a young boy this was a shop to be remembered, most goods were sold loose. Butter would be patted to shape on a slab of marble. Cheese was cut with a wire and Bacon was sliced on a large hand-operated machine. Biscuits were always selected from large square tins. Broken biscuits were cheaper.

For customers living at a distance Mr Sayers would call in his car to collect an order on Mondays and deliver on Tuesdays. The weekly bill would be around 10/12 shillings. Warnett the butcher operated a similar service with a pair of horse and carts, later changed to Ford 8 vans. The housewives meal pattern for the week was, roast on Sunday, cold sliced on Monday, minced on Tuesday, the remainder of the week being offal of some description. The weekly meat bill was about 6 or 7 shillings. Rabbits were numerous with plenty of catchers by ferret or shotgun.

Two bakers served the locality. Slade from Lingfield, Streets from Keepers Corner, it was bread only no cakes, these were made at home. Milk was delivered daily by Jack and Earn Prevett from the back of their horse drawn milk float. Measured ladles were used and emptied into a customers’ jug. Dependant on the weather this often had to be boiled to prevent turning sour.

Dennis Stenning and Bill Haylor

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FROM BURSTOW CHURCH REGISTERSBaptisms:3rd August Charlie Isaac Tullett

Weddings:8th August Joseph John Mortimer & Joanna May Crombleholme21st August Paul Daniel Hollands & Corinne Alicia Elizabeth Mason23rd August Nathan Charles Flores & Elena Rose Merritt

Funerals:21st July Shirley Elaine Hoare (87)30th July Susan Denise Watkins (66)

Rev Colin Gale___________________________________________________

ST MARY'S CHURCH, HORNERegular Sunday Services are held at St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, Horne:

1st Sunday: 8am & 11am 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays: 10am 5th Sunday: Joint Service – venue to be announced

Rev Colin Gale________________________________________________________________

SMALLFIELD EVANGELICAL CHURCHHarvest Services:· Harvest Supper on Saturday 13th September we will be celebrating our Harvest Supper with a Fish & Chip Supper (no charge) with tea or coffee at 6:00 pm in the church. Everyone is welcome! If you would like to come please phone Rosemary in advance to book a place (tel: 01342 843630)· Harvest Sunday on 14th Sept - special guest speaker Alan ArmstrongRegular Sunday Services:

· Morning at 11:00 am and Sunday School · Evening at 6:30 pm

Bible Study and Prayer meeting:· Wednesday 3rd September at 10:00 am Prayer meeting· Every Wednesday at 7:30 pm looking at Psalms (except 3rd September)

Church: Rosemary Foster Jean Totten Leslie Totten Leaders 01342 843630 01342 844795 01342 844795

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PARISH CHURCH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW Website: www.stbartholomewsburstow.org.uk

(where no telephone code is given, it is 01342)Rector: Rev. Colin Gale, 5 The Acorns, Smallfield 842224

(Day off: Monday)Churchwardens: Peter Armstrong 712900

Ann Sheppard 842386Southwark Pastoral Auxiliary:

Jane Armstrong 712900Organist and Choirmaster:

Roger Hind 01293 771817PCC Secretary: Angela Sullivan 843515Treasurer: Kay Hammond 841916Sunday Club: Jill Gale (temporary) 842224Brunch Bunch: Jill Gale 842224Parish Safeguarding Officers:

Val Butt 842580Mary Chapman 01293 784323

Church Hall (Smallfield) & Flamsteed Hall (Burstow) : Bookings/Enquiries: Caroline Clancey 07795 346675

MONTHLY CALENDAR OF SERVICESUnless otherwise stated in the service schedule for the current month, services are1st Thursday 10.00am Holy Communion Smallfield Church Hall1st Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion St Bartholomew’s Church2nd Sunday 10.00am Morning Worship St Bartholomew’s Church

6.00pm Holy Communion Smallfield Church Hall3rd Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion St Bartholomew’s Church4th Sunday 9.00am Holy Communion Smallfield Church Hall

4.00pm Messy Church Smallfield Church Hall5th Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) St Bartholomew’s Church

10.00am Joint Service Venue as announced

Everyone is very welcome at our servicesSt Bartholomew’s Church is in Church Road, Burstow

Smallfield Church Hall is opposite The Parade in Redehall RoadSUNDAY CLUB (for 3 to 10 year olds)

meets in the Flamsteed Hall, opposite the church, on Sundays (except the last in the month) at 10.00am (term time only)

BRUNCH BUNCH (for 11 to 15 year olds)meets regularly at The Rectory on Sunday mornings

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARYSeptember

2 Tuesday 7.00pm Aviation Group: Vikings to 1-11s see page 213 Wednesday 2.30pm Wednesday Club: Disabled Riding see page 25 Friday 2.00pm CAMEO Group see page 59 Tuesday 2.00pm WI : Easy Cooking for 1 or 2 see page 69 Tuesday 7.00pm Parish Council: Planning Comm. see page 49 Tuesday 7.30pm Parish Council: Full Meeting see page 4

10 Wednesday 10.00am Stroke Club resumes see page 613 Saturday 7.30am Bulky Rubbish see page 1713 Saturday Smallfield Club: Back to Skool see page 2115 Monday SCCA Art Class resumes see page 515 Monday Copy date for Parish News16 Tuesday 2.30pm MU: Rev Malcolm Pudney see page 2617 Wednesday 7.30pm Literature course starts see page 1619 Friday 10.00am Romans and Anglo-Saxons starts see page 1619 Friday SCCA Drop-In resumes see page 523 Tuesday 7.00pm Parish Council: Planning Comm. see page 423 Tuesday 7.15/30pm Parish Council: Projects Comm. see page 427 Saturday 7.30pm Music and Harvest Supper see page 1527 Saturday Smallfield Club: Buffalos see page 2130 Tuesday 8.00pm Folk Dance Open Evening. see page 22

October 4 Saturday 10.00am SCCA Art Class Exhibition see page 22

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NOTICEBOARDFor your small ads - Sales, Wants, Personal, etc - normally 20 words maximum. Send your small ad to the editors (see page 1 for details). No fee, but please make a donation to Burstow Church if successful.

WANTED Someone to type a Windows 7

compatible transcript of a recorded lecture. It is one per

month and about 7 pages long. Payment by negotiation.

Call John on 01342 841564 or leave a message

BURSTOW CHURCH CALENDAR

Venues: BC : St Bartholomew’s Church, Church Road, BurstowSCH : Church Hall, Redehall Road, Smallfield

NB: Coffee is served in the John Flamsteed Hall (opposite the Church) following the service - please join us.September

4 Thursday 10.00am Holy Communion* SCH7 Sunday Trinity 12

10.00am Holy Communion BC

14 Sunday Trinity 1310.00am Morning Worship BC6.00pm Holy Communion* SCH

21 Sunday St Matthew

10.00am Holy Communion & Baptism BC

27 Saturday 7.30pm Music Evening & Harvest Supper* SCH

"Moving-On Medleys & Farewell Favourites"from Cross Purpose for Colin & Jill’s Retirement

28 Sunday Trinity 159.00am Holy Communion* SCH4.00pm Messy Church this Sunday* SCH

A time of crafts, songs and fun activities for all the family, followed by tea together. All ages welcome – 4th Sundays in Smallfield Church Hall

Please note: * Services marked with an asterisk take place at Smallfield Church Hall in Redehall Road

------------------ In advance ...Harvest Holy Communion at Burstow Church 10am Sunday 5th OctoberHarvest Gifts will be gratefully received during this service.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! We would like to see more people contributing to Parish News. Perhaps you are a fairly new reader ... saw Parish News for the first time since it went on the web last year. Is there something that you like/dislike about the local area/village? Is there something you think it lacks? Have you an interesting story or hobby? Have you seen an unusual bird/animal/plant? PN would like to have your views and news.

DO THE VILLAGE GROUPS YOU HAVE JOINED GET IN PARISH NEWS?

If not, they would be doing themselves and the village a favour by doing so! Now that Parish News is on the web as well as in printed form, it is even more readily available. If your Group does not already have a magazine correspondent, consider getting one of its members to take on this position.

Parish News is happy to accept contributions in a variety of ways - handwritten or typed and delivered/sent either to the editors’ address or sent by e-mail (see page 1 for details).

All the articles in the magazine will be on the web version, so details of coming events, accounts of your activities, appeals for members, etc can all reach a wide audience in the village.

HINTS FOR CONTRIBUTORS When you are giving information about coming events, remember to make sure you include all these details: Day of the week, Date, Time, Place If your Group has a regular meeting schedule (for example, second Thursday of each month) by all means say so, but remember to give the actual date as well. Avoid writing “At next month’s meeting...” (it may be next month when you write it but it won’t be when readers see it), but rather write, for example, “At our April meeting...”.